Billy Gayles With Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm - Do Right Baby No Coming Back

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Review by Ibrahim Mohamed

Do Right Baby No Coming Back: A Bluesy Blast from 1956 That’ll Make You Go “Huh, Cool!” Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Do Right Baby No Coming Back, the criminally underrated gem by Billy Gayles with Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm. Released in ’56 (yeah, ancient times), this little slice of bluesy R&B goodness might not have set the charts on fire back then, but it sure knows how to slap today. Federal Records put this baby out, and while it’s not exactly a household name, it’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. First off, let’s talk about Billy Gayles’ vocals. Dude sounds like he just rolled outta bed after a long night at some juke joint, cigarette dangling from his lips, ready to spill all the tea through song. His voice? Raw and real—like someone smacked him with an emotional 2x4 right before hitting record. And who do we owe for penning these tracks? None other than Ike Turner himself. Love him or hate him, the man could write a tune that stuck to your ribs like syrup on pancakes. Now, onto the goods. The title track, "Do Right Baby", is where the magic happens. It’s got that groovy shuffle rhythm that makes you wanna tap your feet even if you’re sitting down. Ike’s band lays down a solid foundation, all jangly guitars and thumping basslines, while Gayles croons about doing right by someone—or maybe begging them to stick around. Either way, it’s catchy as heck and feels like a warm hug from your grumpy uncle who secretly loves giving advice. Then there’s "No Coming Back". Oh boy, this one hits different. It’s moody, brooding, and dripping with regret. If heartbreak had a soundtrack, this would be it. Gayles sings like he means every word, and honestly, I believe him. There’s something haunting about the way the horns swell behind him—it’s like they’re whispering, “Yeah, buddy, you really messed up this time.” But instead of wallowing too hard, the upbeat tempo keeps things moving, almost like saying, “Hey, life goes on, so shake it off.” Why do these tracks stick with me? Maybe it’s because they feel unpolished in the best possible way. They’re not trying to impress anyone; they’re just being themselves. And isn’t that refreshing in a world full of overproduced nonsense? Plus, hearing Ike Turner flex his writing chops without overshadowing Gayles shows a side of him most folks don’t get to see. It’s like finding a hidden room in a house you thought you knew. So, here’s the kicker: listening to Do Right Baby No Coming Back feels like stumbling across an old vinyl at a thrift store. You pick it up, dust it off, give it a spin—and suddenly, you’re transported to another era. Sure, it ain’t perfect, but dang if it doesn’t make you smile. And hey, isn’t that what music’s supposed to do? Final thought: If Billy Gayles were alive today, I’d totally want to grab coffee with him—just to ask if he knew how cool this album actually is. Or maybe I’d just thank him for making my Tuesday slightly less boring. Who knows?

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Do Right Baby
No Coming Back

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Catalog Numbers

  • 12282
  • 45-12282

Labels

Federal

Listen online

  • escuchar en línea
  • lytte på nettet
  • ascolta in linea
  • écouter en ligne
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • online anhören
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lyssna på nätet

Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM
  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Mono
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Published ByArmo

Credits

RoleCredit
VocalsBilly Gayles
Written-ByIke Turner

Barcodes

Rights Society: BMI

About Billy Gayles With Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm

American blues (and rhythm & blues) drummer and singer. Born : October 19, 1931 in Silkeston, Missouri. Died : April 08, 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri. Billy played, among others with Ike Turner, Richard "Groove" Holmes and Albert King.

Real Name

    • Willie James Gayles.

Name Vars

  • BiIly Gale
  • Billy Gale
  • Billy Gales
  • Billy Gayle(s)
  • Gayles
  • Willie James Gayles

Aliases

  • Willie King

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1956 blues album *Do Right Baby No Coming Back* by Billy Gayles, backed by Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, is a hidden gem in music history. It blends raw Rhythm & Blues with heartfelt vocals. Both tracks on the album were penned by Ike Turner himself. This little-known release came out on Federal Records and captures the gritty essence of mid-50s American blues. Not bad for just two songs, right?